Southern Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
We've added an olive oil twist to this classic Southern dessert, creating a spectacular result! Perfect for the Holiday Season or any special occasion, this showstopping cake is sure to add elegance and delight to your celebrations.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 12
Ingredients
The Cake
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Vanilla Cake Mix - Flour & Olive, 1 box
- 3 whole3 whole3 whole Eggs, large
- 0.75 cup0.75 cup0.75 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, mild
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Buttermilk
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
The Cream
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1.5 cup1.5 cup1.5 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Lemon Extract
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
The Cake
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease two round 8-inch pans and line them with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs at high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- With the mixer still running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin drizzle and beat until thick and creamy.
- Add the buttermilk and the vanilla cake mix.
- Beat on low speed for one minute until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool in baking pans for 5-10 minutes before unmolding.
The Cream
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated.
- Increase speed to medium-high and continue to beat until well combined.
- With the mixer still running, gradually add the heavy cream and extracts in a thin drizzle and beat until thick and creamy.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with pecans if desired.
Notes
All our recipes are designed to be versatile and adapt to your preferences. Choose a robust olive oil for bold, distinctive flavor or a mild, buttery olive oil for something more delicate. Prefer butter? Going dairy-free? Most of our recipes easily adjust to fit your style. Want a bright citrus note? For our Southern Pecan Cake, substitute up to ⅓ of the extra virgin olive oil with lemon-infused olive oil for a fresh twist. Make it a Gift! Download this recipe as a beautiful 4" x 6" label for the back of your box or print it as a card.
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Baked Goods Cakes Coconut Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 344 |
| Fat: | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 15 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 41 g |
| Sodium: | 43 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 12 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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